Merry Everything & Happy Always!

OPEN BURNING PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE BEGINNING 01/15/2017

All open burning requires a permit from the Fire Chief/Fire Department. Open burning is allowed from January 15th to April 30th. Open burning is weather permitting between the hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm. All open burn fire must be out and fully extinguised no later than 4:00pm daily. Also, there is no burning allowed in Sunderland on Sundays.

Homeowners are allowed to burn brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris - not including grass, hay, leaves or stumps. The burn pile must be no less than 75 feet away from all dwellings. It is recommend that a garden hose/water be available close by.

All open burning requires a permit from the Fire Chief/Fire Department. Permits are available online only by clicking on the button ONLY AFTER THE BURN SEASON OPENS. By clicking on the image, it will take you to a new website and all of the information on open burning for Sunderland residents will be there. Permits are issued online, beginning on January 15th.

Please stay safe this holiday season!Start by watching these videos and apply the tips to your home. Always remember to turn off holiday lights, decorations and blow out all candles any time you leave your home or go to sleep at night.

Watch this video on how to escape a fire in your home & learn about making a fire escape plan. Then download the fire escape plan PDF document at right and make one with your family. Don't forget to practice it too!